Sheldon Update

Dear Sheldon Families,

Families of OT students, the car line is a RIGHT TURN ONLY out of our parking lot. Additionally, please don't park along the fence line on Sena St., this creates a very tight squeeze as cars turn right out of the parking lot, risking damage to your vehicle. Thank you for your immediate attention to this.

Click the link to access the 2022-2023 Family Handbook.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me!

Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~

Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal

September 14: Picture Day

September 16: United Way Junior Leader Readers (morning)

September 21: Family Fun Fitness Night @ Hummer Sports Park @ 5:30-7:00

September 27: Outdoor Health & Math Night @ 5:30-6:30

We will conduct Health Screenings and practice a Tornado Drill this month as well.

You can find all school events listed on our school calendar which you can access on our webpage.

Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, September 14! Order forms were sent home last week. The flyer below provides details on the different packages that are available for order. You may order online, or pay by cash or check. If paying by cash, you must provide the EXACT amount. We will not be able to make change. If paying by check, please make the check out to Strawbridge Studios. Paying online is the easiest! We will collect orders and payments at the school beginning September 7 and ending on picture day, September 14.

We are becoming very familiar with our students and the classroom they are in. We no longer need students to wear their lanyards each day. We will continue collecting these in the OT line this week.

As part of Home Visits, each family completed the ASQ3 and ASQSE2 developmental screeners. As results were received, a parent report was generated which gives more information and some easy-to-use strategies that you can use at home to support your child's development. You will receive your parent report in your child's Friday Folder in the coming weeks. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions after you receive this report.

If you have not yet completed the ASQ screeners, please do so as soon as possible! This is a requirement for our program. You may access the screeners to complete digitally with the links below.

English: https://www.asqonline.com/family/58ce82

Spanish: https://www.asqonline.com/family/824204

Each week the Sheldon staff reviews one of our Head Start Policies & Procedures and felt it was important that families stay up to date on these as well. This quarter our focus is on Health & Safety, and Nutrition. If you ever have any questions regarding our policies and procedures, please reach out!

Daily Health Check

POLICY:

Children will be observed for signs of illness or injury which could compromise their health and safety or the health and safety of others. This policy relates to Head Start Performance Standards 45 CFR Part 1302.47, 1302.42, and 1302.102

PROCEDURE:

1. Teaching staff will observe children as they enter the classroom each morning. Teaching staff will look for any unhealthy signs indicating illness or injury. The teaching staff will pay particular attention to children who have been absent due to illness or who have been exposed to a communicable disease.

2. Children who appear alert, responsive, and in good health will begin their daily routine.

If it is determined that a child is not able to actively participate in the daily routine due to illness, the parent or authorized person from the emergency contact list will be contacted to come and pick up the child as soon as possible. Staff observations of illness or injury will be documented in Child Plus.

Documentation will include:

-Description of the concern and any recommendations or referrals.

-Parent comments will also be documented.

-All information will be added in the “Attendance Notes” in Child Plus either by the teacher or nurse, if the child is sent home.

-If a staff member suspects that the child’s illness or injury is due to abuse or neglect, the child will remain in the classroom, no documentation written on Child Plus but a report will be made immediately to DCF, a concern sheet will be filled out, and a supervisor will be notified.

Here you’ll find handouts with suggestions for games and activities to do with children of different ages. These activities can promote child-caregiver bonding, executive function skills, and build children’s brains through play.

At the Kansas Department for Children and Families, we believe working alongside families and communities is the best way to achieve our mission of strengthening families and assuring children are safe. The current practice model began development in 2019 and has since been implemented across our state.

The Kansas Practice Model integrates aspects and tools from multiple practice approaches with evidence-based research and best practices to come alongside families, their natural supports and the community on a journey toward improved safety and family well-being. DCF puts the well-being of family and safety of the children at the forefront of every step in the process.

Our hope with this video is that families and communities will know what to expect when working alongside our agency.

Project ACT provides families with four (4) free OTC COVID-19 test kits per address.

Here is the link to register for the above free event.

Each month, Home Depot offers a fun workshop for kids! Show up toward the beginning of the session to ensure there are enough materials for your child. Children must be present to receive a kit. They get to keep their project, receive a free certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin (while supplies last). Can't make it to Home Depot for the kids' workshop? Why not bring the party home! Here are just a few of the ready to assemble kits you can buy and build at home. Homedepot.com also offers great kids' activities, videos, and how-to's!

Workshops take place the first Saturday of each month from 9:00-12:00.

October 1: Fire Rescue Boat

November 5: Scarecrow Napkin Holder

Click here to access the Healthy Schools Tip for September.

Please be sure to review both the COVID Update and the information on the Parent Resources page for the latest information from the CDC. Masks are encouraged, but not required. We will maintain strict sanitation protocols.

Late Start is on FRIDAYS for this school year and the arival time will be at 10:15.

You can find the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar HERE.

The Sheldon Food & Clothing Bank is up and running! If your family has any needs, reach out to your Family Advocate or call 785-438-4530.

You can find the link to the 2021 Community Resources Council Resource Directory here. This directory provides contact information for a variety of community resources.

If in need of resources, you can also contact the United Way by dialing 211.

See the following links for Food Pantry resources available to families.

English and Spanish

Website: https://sheldon.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1155 SW Seabrook Ave.
Phone: 785-438-4530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheldonChildDevelopmentCenterHeadStart